While I had one

Aug 03, 2023,14:43 PM
 

I found the white dial easier to read

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Black or white - which one do your prefer - continued...

 
 By: penfriend : August 3rd, 2023-07:46
Joining in on yesterdays theme by chronometer: which version of the 116500LN do you prefer by looks (not resale). Won't strap them on as they are still brand new, partially stickered and waiting for my two sons graduations from university (first come firs...  

Dear penfriend. This is a great choice for a graduation watch! Couldnt get any better!

 
 By: @lberti : August 3rd, 2023-07:53
From my point of view i would take the black one. The white one is too white for me. Or to put it differently, the white is too "clinical" for me. I just dont like it. Creamy white, beige white, anything really, just not snow white. This is just not my th... 

Do you feel the same about the predecessor white 116520?

 
 By: ArmisT : August 3rd, 2023-10:07
I wish I had this in the collection, but I didn’t like it at all in comparison to the black dial version which was/is a beautiful piece with bling character. After discontinuation and intro of ceramic bezel, I appreciated the white dial for its own unique... 

1-0 black

 
 By: penfriend : August 3rd, 2023-12:21
thank you

1-1 ....

 
 By: penfriend : August 3rd, 2023-12:22
would have thought different in your case...

I thought of him being a really cool guy

 
 By: penfriend : August 3rd, 2023-12:29
not just with a coolness factor ....

LOL!

 
 By: amanico : August 3rd, 2023-15:46

:))))

 
 By: amanico : August 3rd, 2023-15:47

Really?

 
 By: amanico : August 3rd, 2023-15:46

Yes

 
 By: penfriend : August 3rd, 2023-15:50
Surprised I actually would go for the black dial myself

Ha! ;)

 
 By: amanico : August 3rd, 2023-21:17

Lovely idea

 
 By: Jp75 : August 3rd, 2023-09:08
Such a lovely idea… If I may ask and because you mentioned « first come, first served »: are you two sons twins? 🤭 🤣 Going back to your question: for me, the white one for its readability and its « difference » and cool factor. Also many people have more ... 

1-3 white

 
 By: penfriend : August 3rd, 2023-12:23
thanks

With my eyesight, the white is best. Yet for my Muse....

 
 By: enjoythemusic : August 3rd, 2023-11:20
...she loves the black dial version as, to quote her, "It matches my little black dress" while she smiles at you in such a seductive way it would melt the Swiss chocolate bar in your pocket. Now am not sure if you gentlemen are like me, yet the thought of... 

1-5 white

 
 By: penfriend : August 3rd, 2023-12:25
my wife would take both for all occasions ;-)

unfortunately for her these two are already dedicated :-)

 
 By: penfriend : August 3rd, 2023-12:59
so her white Aquanaut and her black Yachtmaster have to fulfill the job ;-)

1-6 white

 
 By: penfriend : August 3rd, 2023-12:25
this seems to become a straight victory for white

Well they both have their charm.

 
 By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : August 3rd, 2023-14:36

When I graduated university, my parents gifted me a watch and a suitcase 🧳

 
 By: Uncle Chico : August 3rd, 2023-12:40
That’s a stunning way to commemorate an important milestone. White for me.

Cool gift!

 
 By: patrick_y : August 3rd, 2023-17:23
Very appropriate! I hope your children continue that tradition!

 
 By: hora12reborn : August 3rd, 2023-13:26
I prefer the white dial on this Daytona reference as well as on its predecessor.

1-8 white

 
 By: penfriend : August 3rd, 2023-13:55
thanks for chiming in

While I had one

 
 By: Brian : August 3rd, 2023-14:43
I found the white dial easier to read

it is way easier in my perception

 
 By: penfriend : August 3rd, 2023-15:14
1-9 white

None of them too legible.

 
 By: ZSHSZ : August 3rd, 2023-15:07
Due to the thick sundials it’s hard to see the time, at a glance. The black is even worse… I’m curious to see the new model in person. But if I’ll have to vote I go for the white.🥂

hope the boys don't mind ;-) 1-10 white

 
 By: penfriend : August 3rd, 2023-15:15
I personally have the Le Mans on order an the 126500 white dial to match

I hope so too;))))

 
 By: ZSHSZ : August 3rd, 2023-16:31
As for Le Mans, don’t we all…?

Some of us for sure

 
 By: penfriend : August 3rd, 2023-16:48
I guess next year is my turn 🙏

I personally prefer the black...

 
 By: patrick_y : August 3rd, 2023-17:00
But the rest of the world prefers the white. As there is far more demand for the white than the black.

2-10 white

 
 By: penfriend : August 3rd, 2023-17:10
This little survey supports your observation 👍

✅✅

 
 By: Michael Reilly : August 3rd, 2023-21:02
I believe the white is easier to read the time.

3-10 white

 
 By: penfriend : August 4th, 2023-09:34
gaining more and more due to legibility

4-10 white

 
 By: penfriend : August 4th, 2023-09:35
thank you

Such an unimaginative graduation gift.

 
 By: Pour le Mérite : August 5th, 2023-21:32
Some parental coaching would make you fit.

before giving unasked advice you should practice your english

 
 By: penfriend : August 6th, 2023-12:59
to "make you fit". Until then shut up

Poor boy 😂

 
 By: penfriend : August 6th, 2023-17:59

So...

 
 By: Pour le Mérite : August 6th, 2023-18:18

I feel deeply sorry for you

 
 By: penfriend : August 6th, 2023-20:42
and will ask to get you banned

Black.

 
 By: Fjan : August 6th, 2023-12:14

great! 5-10 white

 
 By: penfriend : August 6th, 2023-12:59